On National Sports Day, hoping that India's dream of becoming a stronger sporting nation becomes a firm resolve. Am grateful I have had a ringside view of sport for many years now, first as a little lad holding my father's little finger and watching sport, then as a sportsperson

Not the best news to wake up to. Teen track star Parvej Khan, who sparked hope with NCAA performances, tests positive for EPO and has been placed under provisional suspension. #AntiDoping circleofsport.com/teen-track-sen…

To the best of my knowledge, WADA does not issue ‘official’ statements on matters like this and would let the Anti-Doping Organisation (NADA India in this case) handle the result management process.

Gratitude post on Teachers' Day. Of course, I am grateful every day to those who have taught me in this journey of life. But today is Teachers' Day and makes it that much more special. #Gratitude #TeachersDay

Hashika Ramachandra marks her return to the top with a women's 400m Freestyle National Record (Best Indian Performance, as SFI terms it), with a 4:24.70 effort in the National Championships in Mangaluru on Tuesday. She broke Richa Mishra's record that has stood for nearly 13

Here's a long Sunday read of how a hockey player, left out of the 1960 Olympic Games squad made his way to Rome and was entered in the 3000m Steepelchase. circleofsport.com/dropped-from-o…

Delighted to share that my father Mr. N. Ganesan has been presented the Distinguished Service Medal by SJFI. He is thankful for the recognition from the fraternity. Since he is not on this platform, I have taken the liberty of conveying his #gratitude.

Finally its here! Thrilled to make this announcement. On this day in 1948, #Hyderabad became a part of India. What a remarkable journey the city has had since then. Read about it all in my new book published by Westland Books Pre-order here - amzn.in/d/52eXcz1

Gukesh D leads 🇮🇳India to victory over 🇨🇳China! After 3 draws everything was set to be decided on the top board. After a complicated endgame with two knights against a rook, Gukesh maneuvered Wei Yi and secured a 2.5-1.5 victory for India! 📷 Michał Walusza

Rising incidence of doping among minors. Nobody seems to have made a systemic effort to understand the malaise and attack it. The efforts seem to stop at educating athletes about the harmful effects of doping. #AntiDoping circleofsport.com/minors-form-8-…

Gukesh and Ashwin. Teaming up with others and giving fans from across India, not the least their home cities, so much to cheer.

Always fascinating to see these giants, more so in the wild. Its horn belongs on its head. #WorldRhinoDay

🇮🇳 India wins the 45th FIDE #ChessOlympiad! 🏆 ♟️ Congratulations to Gukesh D, Praggnanandhaa R, Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi, Pentala Harikrishna and Srinath Narayanan (Captain)! 👏 👏 Gukesh D beats Vladimir Fedoseev, and Arjun Erigaisi prevails against Jan Subelj; India

🇮🇳India wins the 45th FIDE Women's #ChessOlympiad! 🏆 ♟ Congratulations to Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali Rameshbabu, Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agrawal, Tania Sachdev and Abhijit Kunte (Captain)! 👏 👏

What a splendid run this has been by the Indian teams at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest!

Though the special effects were not visible – no spear cutting through the night sky, no diving return, no yorker to set fireworks off, no spectacular saves off a penalty corner – the chess players held the nation in thrall. Magically. circleofsport.com/indian-chess-a…

Remembering the remarkable career of Bishan Singh Bedi, former Indian captain and legendary left-arm spinner on his birth anniversary 🙏 #BishanSinghBedi

Tranquility. #WorldTourismDay2024 #TourismAndPeace #Photography #Nature #Earth #India #HeartLake #ChembraPeak

The more one hears Neeraj Chopra articulate his thoughts, the more is in awe of his persona, his humility and his candour. #SportsUniverityofHaryana.

WADA appeals case of tennis player Jannik Sinner. Read more here: tinyurl.com/mha774vd